19th Street is an iconic block in The Heights filled with restaurants, cute shops, and other fun places. It’s the street I venture to when I want to turn my brain off, have fun, and get lost in a stretch of stores that capture why I love Houston. So, how can you have the perfect summer day on 19th Street? Let me, a 19th street expert, be your guide 😉
Grab Coffee From Boomtown
Start your 19th Street adventure at Boomtown, a cozy specialty coffee shop. I can’t count how many lazy Saturday afternoons I’ve spent at Boomtown, whether catching up with a friend or working on a writing project. Grab a cup of coffee and one of their tasty tacos. My pick: The classic Boomtown taco made with fried egg, black beans, avocado, cheese, and a corn tortilla.
Head to Vinal Edge Records
After your coffee, walk across the street to Vinal Edge Records and pick out something new for your collection. Houstonians have been buying records from this independently owned record store since 1985. I love that they sell oldies like Al Green, but also new artists like Taylor Swift.
Books from Good On Paper
Did you know 19th Street has a new bookstore? Good On Paper opened at the end of last year and has been getting a lot of buzz ever since. Grab a book to add to your summer reading pile. Also keep your eyes peeled for their monthly events. They’re having a Twilight game night later this month, so I know my fellow millennials will love it!
Check out Agnes and Sherman
Getting hungry after all that shopping? Stop by Agnes and Sherman, a new Asian American diner making delicious comfort dishes. I can’t wait to try their Chinese BBQ Club and Bamboo Martini. Also, for National Ice Cream Day on July 20, they’ll be selling root beer floats and banana splits. Yum yum!
Dessert at Jeni’s Ice Cream
You’ve had the perfect day, right?! You’re welcome! End your day eating ice cream on the outdoor patio at Jeni’s. My go-to is their Texas Sheet Cake because it’s dairy-free (so my stomach won’t hate me!) and delicious 😉
Now, here’s how to have the perfect day in another neighborhood for under $50 ☀️
